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dc.contributor.advisorRankin, Lucindaen
dc.contributor.authorHOLBROOK, COURTNEY ELIZABETH
dc.creatorHOLBROOK, COURTNEY ELIZABETHen
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-14T17:13:31Z
dc.date.available2016-06-14T17:13:31Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.citationHOLBROOK, COURTNEY ELIZABETH. (2016). ASSESSMENT OF CONCUSSION AWARENESS IN UA STUDENTS (Bachelor's thesis, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA).
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/613077
dc.description.abstractA concussion is defined by a rapid movement of the head that results in characteristic symptoms. Most concussions resolve without any treatment, but risky behavior, such as returning to play, while the brain is in a vulnerable state can result in worsened outcomes. Concussion education is commonly provided to sports players, as it is known that contact sports offer a risk of concussions. However, non-sports players sustain head injuries as well who may not be within the reach of current education. This thesis seeks to assess the awareness of concussions in the general population. A survey was provided to various classes and sports teams that gathered information on concussion incidence and assessed participants’ awareness of concussions. It was found that concussions occur outside of sports to individuals without concussion education. When offered a scenario, both educated and non-educated populations were found to choose risky decisions following concussions, indicating both groups are unaware of the gravity of concussions and rehabilitation guidelines. Inappropriate responses from individuals with prior education support the conclusion that current education is ineffective. Future implications include widespread concussion education that reaches all populations and conveys the severity of concussions and the importance of following proper treatment.
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherThe University of Arizona.en
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dc.titleASSESSMENT OF CONCUSSION AWARENESS IN UA STUDENTSen_US
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dc.typeElectronic Thesisen
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Arizonaen
thesis.degree.levelBachelorsen
thesis.degree.disciplineHonors Collegeen
thesis.degree.disciplinePhysiologyen
thesis.degree.nameB.S.H.S.en
refterms.dateFOA2018-06-06T01:46:59Z
html.description.abstractA concussion is defined by a rapid movement of the head that results in characteristic symptoms. Most concussions resolve without any treatment, but risky behavior, such as returning to play, while the brain is in a vulnerable state can result in worsened outcomes. Concussion education is commonly provided to sports players, as it is known that contact sports offer a risk of concussions. However, non-sports players sustain head injuries as well who may not be within the reach of current education. This thesis seeks to assess the awareness of concussions in the general population. A survey was provided to various classes and sports teams that gathered information on concussion incidence and assessed participants’ awareness of concussions. It was found that concussions occur outside of sports to individuals without concussion education. When offered a scenario, both educated and non-educated populations were found to choose risky decisions following concussions, indicating both groups are unaware of the gravity of concussions and rehabilitation guidelines. Inappropriate responses from individuals with prior education support the conclusion that current education is ineffective. Future implications include widespread concussion education that reaches all populations and conveys the severity of concussions and the importance of following proper treatment.


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